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Clark Howard is a consumer advocate and best-selling author who frequently appears on TV, radio and in print. His mission is to help consumers save more, spend less and not get ripped off. His nationally syndicated radio program, The Clark Howard Show, is heard on more than 150 stations across the country.

Average Americans converting own cars to run on electricity More >

The energy-efficient building movement More >

Save up to $60/year on your computer's energy expenses More >

Offshore drilling one part of overall energy solution More >

Waterless washing machine, smart AC could save you $$ More >

Hawaii is banning traditional water heaters in all new construction and California is putting stickers on cars that provide a smog rating and a global warming rating. More >

For just about $20, you can test tap water for bacteria, lead, pesticides, nitrates, nitrites, chlorine, pH and hardness. More >

One way to reduce our demand for energy is to build energy efficient structures. More >

Organic food prices are suffering from massive inflation -- even more so than non-organic grocery items. More >

Tips for cutting down on summer energy costs

Clark has a few suggestions for lowering your energy bill as we begin to ramp up for the summer. More >

Enterprise renting green cars at a premium

Are you willing to pay more for a car rental just to get a "green" automobile that's fuel efficient? Enterprise Rent-A-Car -- the nation's largest car rental company -- is experimenting with offering fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles at a premium price. More >

Green jobs to fuel new employment boom

There's an underground opportunity just around the corner that could go mainstream in the next few years. You've heard of white collar and blue collar jobs, right? Well, how about green collar?! There could be potentially millions of jobs coming in the environmental sector. More >

European wind power has lessons for America

The World Wind Energy Association reports that the U.S. has the second greatest installed base for wind power. We're just in the early innings of capturing this new energy that will help us reduce our reliance on dirty coal. More >

Car decision time

Does it make sense to keep your old gas guzzler or dump it for a brand-new fuel-efficient vehicle? Use this interactive tool to help you decide. More >

Toilet talk

Clark has wanted to reduce the amount of water he uses at home. So he had his second low-flow toilet put into the house. He went from using 3.5 gallons/flush to 1.1 gallons/flush! More >

The truth behind rising gas prices

There's an uproar as people look for a conspiracy involving high gas prices. The oil companies are making a profit, but when did it become illegal in this country to do that? The real conspiracy is us and the amount of driving we're doing and the amount of oil we're using. More >

Be sure your child's jewelry and trinkets are lead-free

Clark is sick over the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is not doing its job of ensuring that toys are made and sold in a safe manner. More >

Natural gas oversupply means lower prices

Clark regularly tracks the price trends in oil and natural gas -- and the natural gas picture looks great. More >

Reduce junk mail by two-thirds

Direct Marketing Association offers a free, online-only service that allows you to stop catalogs and junk mail. More >

Cleaning products go green

Clorox is introducing a new line of products called Green Works. The Sierra Club will even be branding these products with its own seal of approval like Good Housekeeping! More >

Clark's tips for water conservation

Much of the country is suffering from either a shortage or a surplus of water. He believes there needs to be more emphasis on greywater systems. These are methods of water conservation that reduce consumption by about 35 to 40 percent. More >

CFLs are good, but LEDs will be better

A new federal mandate requires 35 percent more efficient lighting over the next several years. The next major advance will be LEDs (light-emitting diodes) in the home. They're much safer and more cost-efficient. More >

Heard about Japan's Suzuki Wagon R?

Clark introduces the Suzuki Wagon R, the top-selling car in Japan that gets 60 mpg with a traditional engine! ... More >

Save energy and trees for the holidays!

Vampire electronics and excessive catalogs in your mailbox don't simply tempt you to spend more money. They're also environmental nuisances. ... More >

New alt-fuel vehicles unveiled at auto show

The Honda Clarity and the Chevy Equinox are just a couple of new hydrogen powered fuel-cell vehicles that will be on the roads. ... More >

Most cost-effective hybrids named

Some hybrid vehicles give you a quicker return on investment than others. Clark tells you about the best (and worst) cars for your buck. ... More >

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Check out the hottest fashions at Ebony Fashion Fair [things to do]

International fashion flair will rock Dayton a week earlier than usual. The Ebony Fashion Fair, a longtime day-after-Thanksgiving tradition, catwalks into the Dayton Convention Center on Friday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $25 to $30. The traveling fashion show is expected to raise $10,000 to $12,000 for National Council of Negro Women programs. More »

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Call it comfort food, gourmet style. From crab raviolis with vanilla lobster sauce, to a hand-cut and brined pork chop served with a fig jam, to a simply "Big-Ass Cake" that's a chocolate lover's dream, Amelia's has the potential to become a destination restaurant — worth the drive to Bellbrook. More »

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